." When I was about 16 or even 17, I stumbled upon this publication through Arthur C. Clarke contacted Area Journey 2001. That was really the first science fiction publication that I have actually ever before gone through. I was just so caught through what he had created since the important things that he blogged about weren't [occurring] in the outlying future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he speaks about a lot regarding space stations, and also space shuttles that go up to the space station, and also cars that visit the Moon or the Moon center, plus all that. I suggest, these are actually conditions that you hear now at all times, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke in fact pictured it back then. To ensure that was interesting to me. I hoped that sooner or later I could work with one thing like that." In terms of my learning, I was in fact going to go into the space engineering, however then somebody recommended me that mechanical design would certainly offer me a more comprehensive history. So I followed the recommendations, as well as it was actually the correct factor to do. I wound up knowing a great deal of factors, not merely technical design yet also a lot regarding power engineering as well as bodies design simultaneously." ... At that point an option included NASA. It was at that opportunity that they started talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was actually the Head of state, and also he suggested this project to build the space station. At that time, he phoned the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I thought, 'Wow, what an amazing concept it would be terrific if I could deal with that.'." And also of course, something triggered an additional, and [I found yourself dealing with the International Spaceport Station.] So you never recognize what you're going to end up performing." I care about coexistence often. The important things that you carry out, one way or another, trigger your ultimate destination. Some unnoticeable forces push you in that instructions. When you remember, you recognize that everything meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Designer, ISS CRS Checking Out Vehicle Security & Mission Affirmation Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Facility.Graphic Credit Score: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Have a look at a number of our other Images of NASA..